Personal introduction to the Via Palma
English translation my Book introductory chapter about the Via Palma - The traditional pilgrims' route from Akko to Jerusalem in the Middle Ages, equivalent to the Santiago pilgrimage, but forgotten.
Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages
Three Pilgrimage Routes In the Middle Ages, three significant pilgrim routes emerged: one leading to Santiago in Spain, another to Jerusalem, and a third to Rome. The pilgrimage to Santiago…
Pilgrimage as a natural process
Pilgrimage as a natural Archetypal Human activity aiming to connect with the Sacred, the Processes of the Pilgrimage – Communitas, Pilgrimage today, the promise and vision of Pilgrimage
The Spirit of Via Palma Times
Zeitgeist, the Spirit of Via Palma Pilgrimage route Times, The ideal of courtly love, The ideal of Chivalry, Frederick II and the liberation of Jerusalem, The Barons' Crusade
Via Palma Pilgrimage Route residcovered
What is the meaning of the name "Via Palma"? Development of the Pilgrim's Road to Jerusalem, Historical Sources on "Via Palma", The different types of Christian pilgrimage - Catholic and Orthodox.
The Crusader Kingdoms of Jerusalem
The Crusader Kingdoms of Jerusalem, The First Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, The Second Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, Article from my book on the Via Palma.
Christian Orders Supporting the pilgrimage to Jerusalem
From the era of the Via Palma to today, two Christian Orders have stood out for their roles in aiding and facilitating pilgrimages: the Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre and the Franciscans' Custodia Terra Sancta.
The Knight Military Orders
The Knight Military Orders, The founding of the Knights Hospitaller Order, The innovations of the Templar order, Chivalry and Monasticism combined, Bernard of Clairvaux.
day 1: From acre to Haifa
First day of the Via Palma Pilgrimage route from Acre to Jerusalem, the equivalent of the Camino de Santiago. The path from Acre to Haifa, including Crusader Acre itinerary, Ein Afek, Naaman, and Kishon Rivers.
Day 2: Haifa and the Carmel
The Second day of the Via Palma Pilgrimage route from Acre to Jerusalem, the Equivalent of the Santiago. including Haifa Churches, Eliyahu Cave, Rosh Mia, and Tirat Carmel
Day 3: Carmelite Sites in Haifa
The Carmelite Order Sites on Mount Carmel, its Holy Saints, History, and Other Crusader Sites in the Context of the Via Palma Pilgrimage Route. rosh Carmel, Nahal Siach, Elijah
Days 4+5: From Atlit to Olga
This article this article relates to the 4th and 5th days of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages Via Palma Pilgrimage route from Acre to Jerusalem, the Equivalent of the Santiago. from Atlit through Dor and Caesarea to Olga.